Emma Stone’s 1926 LA home sells for $4.3 million after renovation, $305,000 above asking price

A nearly century-old Los Angeles home turned into a profitable real estate deal for actor Emma Stone after she bought the property for $2.3 million, renovated it and added a separate guesthouse. According to Realtor.com’s February 2024 report, the Spanish-style home sold for $4.3 million, fetching $305,000 more than its asking price of $3.995 million. The sale came just weeks after the property was listed, following a renovation that blended its original architectural features with updated interiors.Stone purchased the two-storey property in 2019 in the Comstock Hills area of Westwood, Los Angeles. Built in 1926, the house spans approximately 3,276 square feet and has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The gated residence was listed for sale in January 2024, with the listing handled by Eric Lavey of Sotheby’s International Realty. Architectural Digest reported on January 24 that the home had found a buyer in less than 10 days, although the contract price had not been disclosed at the time. Realtor.com subsequently reported the final $4.3 million sale price.The transaction represented a $2 million increase over the original purchase price. However, that difference is the gap between ...